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The Lake House on Canandaigua
Canandaigua, New York, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The Sands family turned a 1970s motor lodge into The Lake House on Canandaigua, reopening in August 2020 with interiors by The Brooklyn Home Company. Willowbrook Spa runs Nordic cedar barrel saunas, and heated outdoor pools and an oversized hot tub sit on the waterfront. Rose Tavern and the Sand Bar handle dining, Travel + Leisure ranked the house No. 30 in the 2021 World's Best Awards, and AAA rates it Four Diamond.
- 124 rooms
- Opened 2020
- Neighborhood: Canandaigua lakefront
- Rooms from 360 sq ft (33 m²)
- Architect: The Brooklyn Home Company
About The Lake House on Canandaigua
- Willowbrook Spa includes Nordic cedar barrel saunas.
- Heated outdoor pools and a large jetted tub sit on the Canandaigua waterfront.
- Travel + Leisure ranked the hotel No. 30 in its 2021 World's Best Awards.
- The site began as a 1970s motor lodge the Sands family bought in 1994 and rebuilt for a 2020 reopening.
- Entry-level rooms start at 360 sq ft (33 m²).
History
The property evolved from a 1970s motor lodge acquired by the Sands family in 1994 into a premier luxury destination following a comprehensive multi-year redevelopment. Reopening in August 2020, it was meticulously designed by The Brooklyn Home Company to blend modern elegance with the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes region. The resort quickly gained international acclaim, ranking #30 in Travel + Leisure’s 2021 World's Best Awards.
The setting
2 miles from Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park. 10 miles from I-90.
Restaurants and bars
- dockside bar — Bar
Experiences
- Seaplane experience from NYC — Seaplane experience from New York City, debuted as reported in a September 2023 article.
- Free garden tours of tulips and daffodils — Over 35,000 tulips and daffodils reach peak bloom; free garden tours kick off in May.
- Kayaking — Kayaking steps away from the hotel's dockside bar.
- Sailing — Long days spent sailing on Canandaigua Lake.
- Swimming — Swimming in Canandaigua Lake.
- Garden walks — Slow, sunny walks in the garden.
Amenities
- Willowbrook Spa featuring Nordic cedar barrel saunas and wellness treatments
- Signature dining at Rose Tavern and the iconic lakeside Sand Bar
- Heated outdoor pool and oversized jetted hot tub overlooking the lake
- Lake activities including captained boat cruises, kayaks, and paddleboards
- Fitness center offering yoga, pilates, and creative wellness classes
- Resort-wide fire pits and manicured seasonal gardens with lake views
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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